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Castles Β· South West England

Castle Orchard

In or near Bourton.

Castle Orchard β€” a castle in england south east.

Leave the letters here - geograph.org.uk - 6408339

Neil Owen β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Gillingham Β· 7.1 km

About

Castle Orchard is a named castle in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Castle Orchard is a castle located in South-East England. It features historical significance and is notable for its well-preserved architecture. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the surrounding landscape. The site serves as a reminder of the region's rich heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0859, -2.3312
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Zeals
Postcode
BA12 6PE
Parliamentary constituency
South West Wiltshire
Nearest railway station
Gillingham β€” 7.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Leave the letters here - geograph.org.uk - 6408339πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· South West England

Orchard Castle

Orchard Castle β€” a literary house museum in england south east.

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Zeals , War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 8175340πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South West England

Zeals War Memorial

Zeals War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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A new coat of paint - geograph.org.uk - 6408000πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South West England

Zeals

Zeals β€” a village in england south east.

Pen Selwood sign - geograph.org.uk - 6383801πŸ“· 5

Public art & sculpture Β· South West England

Penselwood Village Sign

Penselwood Village Sign β€” a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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The sycamore in Penselwood - geograph.org.uk - 6385723πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South West England

Penselwood

Penselwood or Pen Selwood is a village and civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It lies 4 miles (6 km) north east of Wincanton, 4 miles (6.4 km) south east of Bruton, 4 miles (6.4 km) west

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— penselwood.ning.com
Ballands Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6387490πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South West England

Ballands Castle

Ballands Castle β€” former castle in Somerset, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— ecastles.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Castle Orchard

Places to stay

A303 south of Riding Gate Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3845024πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Sunnyhill Campsite

Sunnyhill Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Huntingford, Two Counties Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6638851πŸ“· 2

Campsites Β· South West England

Two Counties Farm

Two Counties Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

Eccliffe Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 3783996πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Leela Fields Caravan & Camping Park

Leela Fields Caravan & Camping Park β€” a campsite in england south east.

Footpath near Barrow Street - geograph.org.uk - 1560152πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Bush Farm Bison Centre

Bush Farm Bison Centre β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— bisonfarm.co.uk
High Street, Bruton - geograph.org.uk - 5763612πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South West England

Blue Ball

Blue Ball β€” a hotel in england south east.

Fishing lake at Coking Farm - geograph.org.uk - 1613788πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South West England

Coking Farm Caravan Site

Coking Farm Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Catholic church of St Luke and St Teresa - geograph.org.uk - 7769744πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Nog Inn

The Nog Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Horningsham, Cock Road - geograph.org.uk - 2680365πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Bath Arms

The Bath Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— batharmsinn.com
Don't miss a kick^ - geograph.org.uk - 3095986πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Shaftesbury Town centre - geograph.org.uk - 2429041πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Mitre Inn

The Mitre Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Rolt Millennium Green - geograph.org.uk - 5755475πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Fox And Hounds Public House

Fox And Hounds Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Pond at Semley Green - geograph.org.uk - 5666090πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Benett Arms

The Benett Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— tarzhome.net

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Castles Β· South West England

Old Wardour Castle

Old Wardour Castle β€” Grade I listed castle in Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— english-heritage.org.uk
Ballands Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6387490πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South West England

Ballands Castle

Ballands Castle β€” former castle in Somerset, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— ecastles.co.uk
Brownsea CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South West England

Brownsea Castle

Brownsea Castle β€” grade II listed Device Fort in Purbeck, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— heritage.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Castle HillπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South West England

Castle Hill

Castle Hill β€” castle in Mere, Wiltshire.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Orchard?
Castle Orchard is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 6PE), in the parish of Zeals.
What is Castle Orchard?
Castle Orchard β€” a castle in england south east.
How do I get to Castle Orchard?
The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 6PE.
Is Castle Orchard a protected site?
Yes β€” Castle Orchard is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Does Castle Orchard charge admission?
Castle Orchard typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Castle Orchard?
The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 6PE.